Table of contents

 

Before you begin

 

Using this manual ...................................

4

Checking supplied accessories ..............

5

Making your own titles ........................

43

Recording with the date/time ............

44

Optimizing the recording condition ..

45

Using the built-in light (CCD-TR516

 

only) .................................................

46

Getting started

 

Installing and charging the battery

 

pack ....................................................

6

Inserting a cassette ................................

10

Basic operations

 

Camera recording .................................

11

Using the zoom feature .................

14

Selecting the START/STOP

 

mode ..........................................

15

Hints for better shooting ......................

16

Checking the recorded picture ............

17

Connections for playback ....................

18

Playing back a tape ...............................

19

Advanced operations

 

Using alternative power sources ........

21

Using the house current ................

22

Changing the mode settings ................

23

– for camera recording –

 

Shooting with backlighting .................

27

Using the FADER function ..................

28

Shooting in the dark (NightShot) .......

30

Using the wide mode function ............

31

Using the PROGRAM AE function ....

33

Focusing manually ................................

35

Enjoying picture effect .........................

37

Adjusting the exposure ........................

39

Superimposing a title ...........................

41

– for playback/editing –

Editing onto another tape ....................

48

Additional information

 

Changing the lithium battery in the

 

camcorder ........................................

49

Resetting the date and time .................

51

Simple setting of clock by time

 

difference .........................................

52

Usable cassettes and playback

 

modes ...............................................

53

Tips for using the battery pack ...........

54

Maintenance information and

 

precautions ......................................

57

Using your camcorder abroad ............

62

Trouble check ........................................

63

Self-diagnosis display...........................

66

Specifications .........................................

67

Identifying the parts .............................

68

Warning indicators ...............................

75

Index ........................................

back cover

3